Head of Financial Crime Advisory (Deputy MLRO)

We are looking for a Head of Financial Crime Advisory (Deputy MLRO) to join our team in Edinburgh/London. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial crime threat prevention and advisory, with experience of operating as a Deputy MLRO. They will be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and have the ambition to hit the ground running in this role, with the opportunity to move into the full MLRO position as well as Head of Risk & Compliance for our UK business.

Requirements

• Strong experience in financial crime compliance with exposure to AML, CTF, fraud, and sanctions – ideally having worked as a Deputy MLRO before.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver assurance and advisory services in a regulated environment.
• Interest and aptitude for broader risk frameworks beyond financial crime.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience in risk metrics and reporting.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
• A curious mindset and drive to explore how AI can make a real difference.
• Operated in the Payments or Emoney sector previously with an understanding of key areas of regulatory focus.
• Experience of working in a Risk & Compliance role outside of Financial Crime.

Benefits

• Share Options
• Bonus
• Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on benefits to suit you, including private medical insurance, gym membership, dental etc.
• Wellbeing app – confidential, on-demand access to therapy, coaching, counselling, management training or mindfulness sessions with accredited professionals, with company-funded hours and top-up options available.
• Holidays - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Learning opportunities- Our two-day onboarding program, ModStart, helps equip you for success.
• Company-Wide Events - Participate in collaborative and engaging events with colleagues across the business.
• Bike to work / E-bike scheme